Ichigo was annoyed and very confused. His dad was a Shinigami. No matter how much hard he tried to wrap his head around it made no sense. That idiot keeping a secret like that seemed ridiculous, and his mom was what Ishida was. Did that mean they're related? The blue reaper was brought out of his thoughts by his zanpakuto placing his hand on his shoulder.

"I know, there's no reason for you to lie to me about this. However, I don't get why Goat Chin and Kaa-San didn't tell me. It's not like I've hidden the fact I can see ghosts," Ichigo lamented. Staring down into the water a look of confusion and slight annoyance.

"I know it's a lot to take in, kid, but it's all true." Ichigo sighed in response to his zanpakuto. He'd figure this out after he saves Rukia. "Hey, how about we train to take your mind off it. Time moves differently here and I have plenty of techniques to show you."

Shark toothed grins spread across both their faces. Ichigo leaped up to his feet and placed a hand on the handle of his blade. Samehada took his time getting to his feet. With a slight twist of his hand a duplicate of his sword rose from the water. Unlike Ichigo's this one was wrapped in black bandages with a white handle and a white skull as the hilt.

Grabbing it with one hand, the blue skinned spirit dashed at the substitute reaper. Reacting quickly, Ichigo drew his blade blocking the attack. Soon the two were locked in a acountisiys bouts of strikes, blocks and parries.

"I wonder how everyone else is doing?"

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It was late at night in Karakura. In a dark bedroom sat a very large and muscularly built teenager who seemed to be of Hispanic descent. He wore blue jeans, a pair of tennis shoes and a brightly colored Hawaiian shirt. His dark shaggy hair shadowed his eyes as he sat quietly on his bed.

Sado 'Chad' Yasutora, sat silently staring intently at his large hands before clenching them both tightly. While he started training with his new power he still felt like he was miles away from what he needed to be in order to aid his friend. Standing up he began to make his way out of his apartment. The gentle giant walked down the dark quiet streets of his town. Fiddling with the coin that hung around his neck he made it to the underpass where he and Ichigo made their promise. Sitting down cross legged, Chad began to stare at his hands again.

"We're supposed to depart in only about three days. Is that enough time to get where I need to be in order to be helpful?" The giant spoke softly in worry and doubt.

"Now, now there'll be none of that." Chad's head snapped up to see where the voice came from. Turning his head he saw a seemingly injured shop owner who also seemed to be missing a hat. "What would Kurosaki think if he saw you like this?" Questioned the mad scientist.

Chad only lowered his head in response. What would ichigo think? Sighing he stood up and gab]ve a slight bow to the blond man.

"Urahara-San, good evening. What brings you out here this late?" Questioned the giant. The man just pulled out his fan and covered his mouth as a little chuckle slipped through his lips.

"Actually, I came looking for you, Sado-San." Walking closer the teen the mad scientist twist began to lazily fan himself. "After some new details about Kurosaki's powers had me rethinking how to train him. So after having a little chat with Yoruichi-San to let me take over your trading for the remaining time."

Chad didn't know how to respond. What was the mad scientist up to? For now he could only nod in understanding.

"Great, follow me Sado-San."

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Ichigo opened his eyes, leaving his inner world after an intense training session with his zanpakuto. Looking around he noticed the black cat was gone. A little sad to have his temporary missing, the orange haired teen shrugged it off while placing his sword into his back. He walked out of his room and back down to where Urahara would be. To the substitute reaper's surprise he not only saw tHe blond but his large mixed friend next to him.

"Chad? What are you doing here?" Ichigo inquired. Walking closer to the pair.

"Urahara-San brought me here for training." Stated simply the bulky teen.

"Really? Why's that?" Hazel brown eyes narrowed in on Kisuke who smiled mischievously.

"Well your powers manifested in a more unique way than what I was planning. Regular swordsmanship won't cut it, so I got Sado-San here who's more of a brawler to train since your zanpakuto is more of a bashing weapon it seems." Urahara explained subtly patting his lacerated clothes. Ichigo's natural scowl only deepened as his eye shifted to his best friend warily.

"You sure about this Chad?" He questioned. Chad raised his right hand before clenching it tightly.

"Ichigo, I made a promise to my abuelo that I'd never use my strength to fight for myself, but to protect and help others." Started the well built teen. "I know how important saving Kuchiki-San is to you. I cannot allow myself to be a hindrance to you. I know even if it's not by much that training with you will help me to at least be somewhat equal with you." Declared the giant teen. Ichigo looked a bit shocked before his large toothy grin spread across his face as he placed a hand on Samehada's handle.

"Well then who ami to stop you? C'mon then let's get started." Chad only nodded and shifted into a fighting stance. His entire right arm shifted to a larger size with some plating that somewhat covered the right side of his chest. It was a reddish metallic color with strips of blue light trimming the entire thing. His shoulder also grew to match the rest of the appendage.

"Well you two,have fun I'll be back here making sure no one dies. Kay?" The mad scientist chuckled. However, the two teens seem to just ignore him as they stand off. Suddenly, with two bursts of speed they flashed. The right arm of the giant locked against shark skin.

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Within Ichigo's inner world, Samehada sat quietly atop the water. His smirk was nowhere to be found as the sound of footsteps approached.

"What do you want, old man?" Sneered the blue haired spirit.

"I want to know why you didn't follow through with the plan?"

A/n: Wow it's been a minute. I just want to say thanks for all the support. Just letting y'all I'm not dead yet XD.

If anyone's wondering why I'm put such an emphasis on Chad it's simple. I loved his and Ichigo's whole 'I'll deal with your fights if you deal with mine' sorta thing when how they met was revealed. I ju

At wanna try to make him more of a main character.

As always suggesting sand reviews are welcomed

THANKS.